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M236 RCX

1994 BMW 518

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,020 mi
Last recorded102,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 BMW 518132,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 RCX
MakeBMW
Model518
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light is on

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 102,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light is on

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light is on

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 94,050 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 94,040 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 86,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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M236 RCX is a 1994 BMW 518 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 132,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M236 RCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M236 RCX registered?

M236 RCX is a 1994 BMW 518, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M236 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M236 RCX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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